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13 Nov 2024

Wrongful Dismissal Under Singapore Law: Key Considerations for Employers and Employees

Wrongful dismissal is a pressing concern for both employers and employees in Singapore. A dismissal is considered wrongful when it breaches the term..

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08 Oct 2024

Intestacy: A brief guide to apply for Letter of Administration in Singapore

When a person dies intestate, meaning without leaving a valid will, the distribution of their estate becomes a matter of legal procedure rather than..

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17 Sep 2024

Understanding Harassment Under Singapore’s POHA

Harassment, in its various forms, can have far-reaching consequences for both the victims and the perpetrators. The Protection from Harassment Act (..

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14 Jul 2024

Can Employers Reject Annual Leave Requests in Singapore?

Annual Leave Entitlement Under Singapore’s Employment Act, an employee who has been in service with an employer for at least three months is e..

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18 May 2024

Litigation: Comprehensive Guide & Process in Singapore

What is Litigation? Litigation is a legal process where parties involved in a dispute present their case in a court of law to resolve disputes by en..

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23 Dec 2023

Letter of Demand: How to Respond Effectively

A Letter of Demand is a letter usually issued by lawyers on behalf of their clients setting out their clients’ demands for the recipient of the lett..

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29 Aug 2023

How Arbitration Works in Singapore’s Business Environment

What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution where a tribunal comprising at least 1 arbitrator hears evidence from p..

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15 Aug 2023

Know Your Employee Rights

Employment disputes arise when the rights of employees are breached or contractual terms are not followed by either party. To avoid such disputes, i..

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13 Jul 2023

What is Slander? Understanding the Fine Line Between Opinion and Slander

Slander is a false statement made about an individual or entity which could harm the individual’s or entity’s reputation.

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03 Jun 2023

Defamation: Understanding Your Rights and Legal Options

Defamation is a wrong committed by an individual or an entity when a statement is made by them which is false; cannot be substantiated.

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23 May 2023

What is an Originating Claim?

An Originating Claim is a document filed in a Singapore court to commence legal proceedings in a civil case. It is addressed to the party being sued..

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23 May 2023

What is a Statement of Claim?

A statement of claim is a document filed along with an Originating Claim by an individual or an entity wanting to sue another It sets out the backgr..

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01 May 2023

Limitation Act: Key Time Limits for Legal Claims

What is the Limitation Act? The Limitation Act sets out time limits within which a claimant must initiate legal action for various categories of civ..

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01 May 2023

How to sue someone in Singapore?

When a dispute arises between parties that cannot be resolved amicably, commencing legal proceedings may be the only option. Before commencing legal..

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29 Dec 2022

Is Doxxing Legal in Singapore?

With the rise of the availability of personal information online, amendments to the Protection from Harassment Act 2014 (POHA) have..

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22 Jul 2022

Deductions From Salary for Excess MC – Can or Cannot?

Remuneration has always been something employees have been fiercely possessive of. Employees expect to be paid exactly what they are owed and that t..

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05 Jul 2022

Does Collection of Personal Data by an Employer Infringe The Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act?

Employment disputes arise when the rights of employees are breached or contractual terms are not followed by either party. To avoid such disputes, i..

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18 Mar 2019

Top 5 Most Common Types of Disputes

Uncover the top 5 types of disputes: commercial contracts, negligence, banking, wills, and restructuring. Insightful analysis by RBN Chambers.